After a brutal 0-7 start to the 2025 NFL season for the New York Jets, it’s clear that head coach Aaron Glenn and the rest of the organization must make a complete overhaul.

During the seven-game stretch, the Jets’ offense has been statistically one of the worst in the entire NFL, ranking 29th in total offensive yards per game (271.3) and 32nd in passing yards per game (143.3).

The common denominator throughout the horrific season has been the play from quarterback Justin Fields, who has yet to prove himself throughout his tenure in New York.

General manager Dan Mougey signed the former 2021 first-round pick this past offseason to a two-year, $40 million deal in hopes that he could break the curse of subpar quarterback play with the organization. However, this has not been the case, as Fields currently ranks 30th in passing yards (845) and 31st in QBR (31.8) through six games.

Despite his ability to do damage on the ground, the 26-year-old’s dreadful play thus far continues to limit Glenn’s offense from reaching its true potential.

Unfortunately for the struggling franchise, the answer to the quarterback position will likely lie within the 2026 NFL Draft class. And with New York slated to receive the first overall pick after seven games, Mougey and the new regime will have their choice of whoever they deem the best fit.

But, in order to boost the team’s morale for the rest of the 2025 season, the obvious choice for Glenn and the coaching staff would be to bench Fields in favor of veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor.

The longtime journeyman made his third appearance this season against the Carolina Panthers in week seven, throwing for 126 yards and two interceptions in the second half. While his performance on Sunday may look rough, Taylor offers more stability in the passing game compared to Fields.

In his lone start of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 36-year-old quarterback threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns, while also completing 72 percent of his pass attempts.

This game is important when evaluating the quarterback position for the Jets because Taylor had a full week to prepare as the starter, rather than being thrown into the fire midway through the contest.

When Taylor took over as the quarterback against Tampa Bay, New York’s top receiver, Garrett Wilson, had a season-high 13 targets and 10 receptions, while also recording 84 receiving yards and one touchdown. The focal point for the Jets, with nearly half a season left, should now shift to keeping Garrett happy by starting the best quarterback on the roster.